Each
summer, Rock River Rapids is the site of
many special events.
Annual events include:
TOT
TIME EXPLORATION -
Saturdays, June 2 - August 11, 2012
ROCK
RIVER RAPIDS 500 - Wednesday,
July 11, 2012
ROCK N' ROUTE
TRIATHLON -
Sunday, August 5, 2012
POOCH POOL
PARTY -
Saturday, August 18, 2012
OTHER EVENTS
 Saturdays
June
2 - August 11, 2012
TOT
TIME EXPLORATION
Parents, this is an exclusive opportunity to swim with
your child without the big kids around. Bring your little
ones and enjoy some quiet time! You’ll
have access to the shallow pool, which includes 2 tunnel slides and a boat slide,
play features and floatables. Even better - when Rock River Rapids opens to the
public, you may stay and swim! This activity is restricted to children 5 years
old and younger, and they MUST be accompanied by a patron 16 years or older at
all times. Ratio is 2 children per adult and regular admission is required. Not
valid with any other coupons.
DATE: All
Saturdays from June 2, 2012 thru August 11, 2012
AGES: 5 years old and younger (MUST be accompanied
by a patron 16 years or older at all times)
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Shallow Pool
FEE: Regular park admission
 July
11, 2012 - Wednesday
ROCK RIVER RAPIDS 500
Don't miss the annual Rock River Rapids 500, a special event
held each summer at Rock River Rapids. Competitors of
all ages purchase and then decorate
special styrofoam race cars in the "Detail Shop." All the cars
are placed in the pool to take a single lap around the lazy river. Winners
are chosen in several prize categories, and racers get to take their cars
home once the race is over!
DATE: Wednesday
July 11, 2012
AGES: All ages welcome
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
FEE: Regular park admission + $3.00 per car
 August
5, 2012 - Sunday
ROCK
N' ROUTE TRIATHLON
Swim 400 meters, Bike 14 miles, Run 3.1 miles
The Rock N' Route Triathlon will challenge you with the best Derby has to offer.
In 2009, this first year event hosted many first time tri-athletes as well
as a variety of seasoned veterans. This tri has something to offer for all
levels! Swim waves start at 7:00 a.m. Chip timing will be used The triathlon
will consist of a 400 meter swim in the Rock River Rapids outdoor lap pool,
14 mile bike course on paved country roads, and a 5K run through Derby's High
Park. This is a USAT sanctioned course so all USAT rules and standards apply.
DATE: Sunday,
August 5, 2012
 August
18, 2012 - Saturday
POOCH POOL PARTY
Rock River Rapids ends the season with a doggie splash!
The Pooch Pool Party takes place after the humans have
used the pool for the last time this
swim season.
Chemicals in the water are adjusted "for a different breed of swimmers".
For HUMAN safety, only guests 16 years and older can get in the water
and only up to their thighs. We will NOT allow any children in the water.
No aggressive dog or females in heat will be allowed for the safety of other
guests.
All dogs must have current vaccinations including rabies. Owner must be in
control of their pet(s) at all times, two pets per guest. Door Prizes will
be given out throughout
the event as well as prizes for biggest dog, smallest dog, best dressed dog
and more!
DATE: Saturday,
August 18, 2012
TIME: 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
FEE: $5 per dog (2 dogs per owner)
Other
Events
LAP SWIM
DATE: Wednesday,
August 1, 2012
TIME: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
FEE: $3
AND
DATE: Saturday,
July 7 - July 28, 2012
TIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
FEE: $3
SUMMER
SWIM MEETS
AQUA SHOCKS
SWIM MEET
DATE: June 8, 9, and 10 (lap pool will be closed)
DERBY DOLPHINS
DATE: TBA
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